Project 16:15

02/10/2026

Social media may be extremely quiet for a little while, as I was admitted into NGH on Sunday morning, and was given an little chance of seeing out another 30 days. As most of you know I am a firm believer in prayer, and stand upon the very foundation of the Bible as the absolute Word of God, the very name of this charity and its founding was conceived around the faith I hold, even though this is not a religious charity, and welcome all with genuine compassion for humanity on-board.
Anyway, today I go home, my recovery, yet again, medically unprecedented, but am under orders to take a bit more time before resuming charity or Café 16:15, so as always 😅 I will listen to the advice given, rebuild my strength, then get the ball rolling again serving others.
Thank you to all who have been in touch, offered support and donated to the fundraiser to keep the café open, whilst the doors are temporarily closed.(can be found on the café 16:15 page)

Stan

22/09/2026

On the 21st of September 2022, Northampton lost George Murray. After many years on our streets, this well known, well loved, icon of rough-sleeping passed away at the age of 51.

This charity, and myself as Northampton Street Chaplain, set up a page in his memory and to raise funds for his funeral, a funeral that if others in positions of authority, had had their way, would never have taken place.

Members of our team found and located his family in Scotland, and gained permission to act on their behalf, and to give George the send of he deserved, with dignity, value and worth. And boy, what a send of it was, with an estimated 400-500 people from Northampton to Scotland filling the market square.

Four years on and he is still missed, but he is free from the pain, the trauma and the torment that his life had so sadly become.

RIEP George

19/09/2026

Had a few early morning trips across Northampton this week, it's looking more and more like the numbers of those sleeping out is on the rise again, with parks and churchyards being seen by many as the safest of options. On one drive about I covered 6 individuals with blankets as they were curled up with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Do I miss the morning breakfast runs? Absolutely, but for this moment, at this time, this is the way it has to be. But what is 100% definite, Northamptons street communities have not been forgotten or abandoned.

This was us this morning, trundling around Rushden for an hour or so, looking for anyone that might need a hot drink, a bap, or just a chat. Its what Project 16:15 has been doing for almost 10th years across the county. Fully voluntary and in all weathers.
Café is open this morning for breakfast, a meal you may struggle to complete, but not next week as it's take the son to university weekend.
So if your joining the queue at Osbournes toy shop this morning, and need a breakfast that will set you up for the day, why not pop along and see us @ Café 16:15

13/09/2026

Rushden outreach has started, based from the Café 16:15. And yes, for those who have messaged me, that little van you saw popping around Northampton in the early hours, was us as well.

05/09/2026

Today started of with a 4:30am blanket run, across some parts of Northampton. It's not uncommon to find individuals, sleeping in the open, with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Whether its following a drunken night out, or whether a regular rough sleeper, it matters not, we will cover them over and ensure they are breathing.
Then at 8:00am, after setting up Café 16:15 for the day, our new Rushden outreach team joined me, under the charity banner of Project 16:15 to take out bacon baps and coffee to anyone we could find who needed a start to their day, a conversation, or just a kind word, a time that will get busy as word gets out. It's only an hour, but it only takes a minute to give someone the realisation that they matter, they have worth and they have value.

We are now open for breakfast, as we do every Saturday, and looking forward to meeting more of you amazing people.

04/09/2026

You are strong enough to handle every test and circumstance that comes your way. You are wise enough to find a solution to every problem put before you, and you are capable enough to persevere, regardless of the storm that rages around you. You're going to do great so take a moment, breathe, and know that all is well.

01/09/2026

Did you lnow that there are 177,530 children now living in temporary accommodation across England.

An estimated 1 in 78 school-age children is having their education disrupted, not by families taking important and valuable time out together, but by housing instability.

Back-to-school time should be about new subjects and getting excited for learning, not wondering whether you'll have a roof over your head next week. Homelessness needs to be tackled here first, before the next generation follow the path of trauma and rejection, ending up on our streets and in our doorways.

01/09/2026

There are those for whom the desire and need for likes, constant recognition, regular applause and affirmations, are what drives them to support charities and community groups like ours. Now don't get me wrong, we always appreciate every cup cake or sandwich made, every minute given and every penny donated, but we can't always drop names, daily, and even miss some out without realising it sometimes, and unfortunately for some, that lack of daily/weekly name dropping, which they crave, can become an issue.
However there are many among us, for whom, just being a part of serving others, for whom, just being able to give whatever support they can, so that another human being may benefit, is the foundation of why they do what they do. And one such person is Sam Rumens, former counsellor, who joined our trustees in December 2023.
Sam has given the governance of this charity his support for almost 3 years, and his input has been valuable, his friendship more so. But, as so often happens within the voluntary sector, work and home commitments take priority, and time becomes less flexible, so Sam has had to make the decision to step down as a trustee.
On behalf of myself, the trustees and the 16:15 team, I want to say a huge thank you Sam, for being a significant part of the journey, and wish you all the best moving forward.

Stan

30/08/2026

Morning all, on this gorgeous bank holiday Sunday. I want to give a shout out to Commsave Credit Union – Community Fund, for the donation of £500 and to Lynne Powell for recommending us for it. The charity is still active, hence why our community vehicle is seen at times, in the wee small hours, dropping of blankets and other essentials, and we begin a North Northants morning outreach next Saturday, based from our Rushden Café, Café 16:15 .
So be assured, that contrary to some reports and speculation, we haven't abandoned Northampton, we have simply restructured as needed. For myself and the team, it's still a privilege to serve those we are able to, and we will still speak out when those in elected power and those who want to pull the strings and write the narrative, for political, financial or self promoted gain fiddle the facts to suit there budgets and maintain their positions.
Next year we celebrate ten years of street support, and if needed will do ten more.



Regards

11/08/2026

Never not doing something Project 16:15